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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
4
Idea Birth Sparks Factional Followthrough Debate
A remark notes that while new ideas emerge quickly, the faction expected to rally behind them often does not develop with equal speed. The observation hints at slower momentum in organized support and alignment within movements.
Sunshine as Summer Cure Urges Medical Authority
A medical authority urges people to get outdoors and enjoy sunshine this summer as a simple health measure. The advice emphasizes nature exposure and daily outdoor activity as beneficial for well being.
Garden Club Membership Mention Roles in Decatur
A note references joining the Decatur Garden club as a working member to support the city's appearance in community efforts. The fragment suggests involvement and local civic improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Garden Club
Decatur
Weather Talk Sparks Heatwave Worries Amid Summer Blues
Residents wonder if temperatures will spike further as heat grips the region. Officials urge hydration and caution amid forecasts of continued heat through the week.
College graduates chase gloom with cautious optimism
College graduates enter the job market with lingering low mood yet carry a cautious confidence as they begin post school life.
Decatur Draws Large Crowds to Baseball Park Games
The report notes strong turnout at local baseball games in Decatur with fans packing the park and writer predicting continued interest as the season unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Bimmey Innes Returns From Gulf Coast Visit
Columbus Mississippi resident Bimmey Innes has just returned from a brief trip to the Gulf Coast. The note hints at upcoming heat in August and questions plans for vacation spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bimmey Innes
Columbus
Miss
Gulf Coast
M. Birney
Humble Worker's Rise Marvels Surrounding Success
Fragmentary excerpt reflects on the perception of a man who becomes successful and how others view him. It contrasts the awe of bystanders with the reflection needed to recall his earlier, humble beginnings. The text hints at personal growth and public opinion shaping a legacy.
Annis tar Publisher Receives Honorary Degree
Colonel Harry M. Ayers publisher of the Annis tar is granted an honorary degree by Howard College. The event recognizes his status as a leading newspaperman and prominent Anniston citizen deserving public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Ayers
The
Annistar
Howard College
Anniston
Greenville Begins Movement to Beautify Routes for Visitors
The town of Greenville Alabama starts a movement to beautify entry and exit roads to leave a lasting impression on tourists. It argues the plan is sound and should be adopted by every town and perhaps Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Ama
Birmingham
Future stadiums and parks for Decatur
The piece imagines a future Decatur with a stadium auditorium and improved city facilities funded by taxpayers. It notes growth depends on industry and pace of development, urging action beyond hopeful wishes to realize these civic goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley
Decatur
Decatur Prepares Diverse Summer Attractions
Decatur plans a busy summer with affordable amusements for residents and visitors. Events include amateur and semi pro baseball, fishing at Swan Lake and Beaver Lake, picnics at two lakes, Crystal Plunge, boxing shows by the American Legion, Valley Country Club golf, spring outings, a top talking pictures theater, and a large community song series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Swan Lake
Beaver Lake
Two Lakes
Crystal Plunge
Walker
American Legion
Valley Country Club
Talking Picture
South
Decatur Chamber of Commerce Hopes For Early Start
The Daily notes a friend’s endorsement for a candidate as secretary of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce. It observes local calls for a chamber grow, with mass meetings and speeches likely, though timing remains uncertain as the weather slows planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Protect the Pets Along the Highways Editorial Plea
An editorial from the Chilton County News urges motorists to protect animals on roads. It argues that dogs cats chickens and other pets are injured or killed in traffic and calls for careful driving to spare families from grief and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilton County News
Daily
Birmingham-Montgomery
Birmingham
Montgomery
Peté
Silk mill tour highlights Decatur efficiency
The writer toured the Schwarzenbach Huber Silk mills on Thursday to study the manufacturing process and the high efficiency of modern machinery. Eight machines run per operator under Ernest R. Wright, setting a model for regional industry and proving Southern labor in Decatur Alabama can surpass other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwarzenbach+Huber
Ernest R. Wright
Decatur
Alabama
Dillard Jones Sets Example With Two Acre Pea and Cotton Project
Dillard Jones of Massey in Falkville high school conducts a two acre project growing Austhus peas and winter peas, financed from last year’s cotton crop. He harvested 65 pounds of green peas per 100 square feet in May, equal to about 500 pounds of nitrate per acre, with balanced fertilizer. He plans a cotton bale per acre this fall and bought certified D P L 4-8 cotton seed from Scott Mississippi to plant his two acres. He aims to prevent seed mix at gin and field and to show neighbors the value of good seed and home planting. A second Massey project is by Willie Reeder. Both plan Auburn agriculture study after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palkville
Dillard Jonés
Massey Beat
Falkville High School
Alabama Experiment Station
Young Jones
Massey
Willie Reeder
Willie
Dillard
Falkville
Auburn
Mayors in Paris Claim Not One Drunk After Week of Banquets
Hart ford Mayor Walter E Batterson says twenty one American mayors banquetted for nearly a week in Paris and none were drunk. Senator Borah criticizes dull minds opposing Russia trade and notes American aid and firms abroad. Hoover predicts prosperity while stock prices retreat to 1923 lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Walter E. Batterson
Hartford
Connecticut
Hotel de Ville
Paris
Borah
Russia
General Motors
General Electric
Ford
Borak
Earth
Stock Exchange
Hoover
spelling champions shine at national competition
Sward Randall of Whitehall Illinois wins the American spelling championship while a rival struggles with foulard. Blanche Krell of Detroit nearly wins the girls title but impugn proves too hard. Igjintry Scheider, 14, takes a top spelling prize as others note early talents like Leo Ashley Grace who spelled Phthish perfectly at age three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sward Randall
Whitehall
Ill
Foulard
Blanche Krell
Detroit
Igjintry Scheider
Leo Ashley Grace
Plainsfield, N. J
Spain’s fragile republic faces peril from wealth and decline
A fragment discusses rising crime in the U S, compares it to Britain, and cautions that poverty threatens monarchies while wealth harms republics. It notes Spain’s gold export and falling currency, warning hot wealth and poverty endanger the young Spanish republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Office
United States
British Islands
Prudhomme
Spanish Republic
Spain
Chicago Employers Propose Temporary Wage Reductions
In Chicago employers in building trades urge workers to accept a temporary wage cut to spur construction. They argue lower material costs and reduced wages will reduce unemployment and promote building activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wage Cuts and Union Dilemmas in Economic Decline
The text argues reduced wages dampen consumer demand and prolong bad times while noting some prefer any pay over none. It cites unions accepting lower rates privately to keep workers employed, highlighting a difficult trade off. It notes many unions might agree to such arrangements to preserve jobs.
Senator Shipstead Blames Big Business For Wage Downturn
Minnesota Senator Henrik Shipstead accuses big business of engineering a lower wage scale to match a rising cost of living. He cites reduction in farm prices, inflated living costs, and inflated securities as mechanisms shifting war losses from capital to workers and agriculture, while big capital resists taking losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Henrik Shipstead
Minneesota
Senator Shipstead
the Treasury
Houston
Minnesota
Baptist Picnic Scheduled for June 18 at Moulton Heights
The Central Baptist church has set the annual picnic for June 18 at Moulton Heights on Mrs. John Nelson’s property. Further notices will follow with additional details and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Baptist Church
Moulton Heights
John Nelson
County education chief reports loan funds to cover teachers back salaries
Athens Alabama May 29 a county education official says a $15000 loan will pay the overdue salaries owed to county teachers in full. Checks will be ready by Saturday and next year’s budget will cover the loan. The shortage had caused much embarrassment among the teachers as the last installments could not be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
J.M. Lawson
Rar
Éducation
General wage concessions spark fears of later restoration
The text notes temporary concessions in the general interest and warns that immediate wage reductions could trigger a long struggle to restore former pay levels.
Thrift Rules and Regulations in Classifieds
Local classified section outlines thrift rules and regulations for listings. It covers acceptable items, pricing fairness, proof of ownership, and ad formatting guidelines to ensure clear communication and compliance.
James TertiBr Jardine Oregon Station Director Profile
James Tertius Jardine, former director of the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station, known for grazing and forest conservation, lectured away from Corvallis. Born November 28 1881 in Cherry Greek Ida, he studied at the University of Chicago during summers and taught at alma mater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tertius Jardine
Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station
Alaska
Trak Certains College
Corvallis
Cherry
Ida
University of Chicago
Unhappy Dads and Daily Struggles in Mixed Vignettes
A collage of humorous and rueful exchanges shows a man chiding his daughter, a mother defending actions, and strangers offering help amid cramped city travel. It touches on vaudeville, family pride, and Sunday hymn memories as characters reveal quirks and woes.
Lunch Counter Exchange Reflects Postwar Waits
A man muses that modern life lets him dine as a king once did, then a young man asks for two hard boiled eggs to go. The waitress smiles and explains Mamie and she won’t be off until ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
A Study In Longevity and the Alcoholic Life
A verse contrasts animal lifespans with their abstention from drink. Horses and mules live about thirty years, sheep and goats twenty, dogs fifteen, cats ten, birds five, and bugs a few days. Humans subjected to rum may live to sixty, suggesting vice extends life in this cheeky fable.
Church Book Versus Life Record Rivalry
A quip contrasts reputation with the book of life and notes about flies and a sale, followed by a humorous exchange about film work and vacation. The snippets depict light, witty insights on character, consumerism, and Hollywood work pace.
Dictionary Fragments Show Opposite Word Pairs
A dated word list presents meanings like powerless and powerless variants. It pairs Indocile with unteachable and undisciplined traits while describing Lithe as limber and nimble in a compact lexical excerpt.
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